| chain |
a row of links, usually made of metal, that are joined together and used to pull, hold, or fasten something. |
| colony |
a place where a group of people come to settle which is under the control of their home country. |
| commemorate |
to honor the memory of. |
| condition |
a state of being or existence. |
| defensive |
used to protect or guard against attack. |
| disorder |
lack of organization or arrangement. |
| invest |
to put into use for the purpose of making money. |
| method |
a way of doing something. |
| nugget |
a small, solid lump. |
| regard |
to think of with a particular feeling or in a certain way; consider. |
| reliability |
the quality of being dependable. |
| stampede |
the sudden and hurried mass movement of a large group of frightened animals. |
| thoroughly |
completely; throughout. |
| tremble |
to shake from fear, weakness, or cold. |
| wonder |
to feel admiration, surprise, or amazement (often followed by "at"). |